Back to my rant about the politically-motivated redistricting, Maryland and North Carolina are essentially tied
for the honor of most-gerrymandered state. With average gerrymander scores of
about 88 out of a possible 100, Maryland and North Carolina are home to some of
the ugliest districts in the nation among states with at least three
Congressional districts. In fact, North Carolina is home to three out of the
top 10 most-gerrymandered districts in the country. Maryland is proof that
gerrymandering isn't just a Republican pastime, as the state's Democrats redrew
those boundaries in 2012. The standout in that state is the 3rd Congressional
district, which is the nation's second-most gerrymandered and home to
Democratic congressman John Sarbanes.
Aren't we so proud....
(Shoutout to my friend Mike King in Baltimore for this info.)
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